The game takes place in Orsterra, before the events of Octopath Traveler. The Chosen One (a random traveler), bearer of one of the 8 Divine Rings, is given the task of seizing the remaining rings, which are in the hands of people who use the Rings' power for their selfish ends. There are eight main stories segmented in two arcs, "Master" and "Bestower". It is possible to play four types of stories with the themes of "Wealth," "Power," and "Fame," and "All" of them are densely crafted.
—The Octopath Wiki